Dr. Susan performed a simple repair of a 13-cm knee laceration. What is/are the CPT code(s) for this procedure?

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CPT code 12005 is for a simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk, and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm. Since the knee laceration is 13 cm, it would fall within this range. Therefore, the correct code would be 12005.

Dr Susan Performed a Simple Repair of a 13-Cm Knee